Bulletin of Community Engagement

Vol. 3, No. 2, July 2023

https://attractivejournal.com/index.php/bce/

Empowerment of Farming Group in Manufacture of Organic Fertilizer

and Pesticide based on Animal Stomach Organs Waste from Grass Plant

Adi Wijaya1*, Sutaryo1, Adi Yuswanto1, Wahyu Setiawan1, Chusnul Hidayah1

1 Universitas Ma’arif Lampung, Indonesia

[email protected]*
Abstract
The community service carried out in Rukti Basuki Village, Rumbia District,
Central Lampung Regency. These activities took place at the house of the
chairman of the Rukti Basuki village farmer group through outreach to the
farming community both those who are members of farmer groups and
individual farming communities regarding the manufacture of liquid organic
fertilizer by utilizing organic materials, which is very easy to find around us
ARTICLE INFO like healthy grass. The objectives of this activity are 1) To provide
Article history: understanding and skills for farming communities so they can make liquid
Received organic fertilizer from grass-based ingredients; 2) Providing understanding so
May 20, 2023 that farmers maximize the use of organic fertilizers rather than chemical
Revised fertilizers; 3) Providing skills to farmers to utilize the grass around us or on
June 29, 2023 the land we plant into organic fertilizer which so far has been underused by
Accepted farmers; and 4) Help increase farmers' income from the agricultural sector.
July 25, 2023 The method used ABCD (Asset Base Community Development), based on the
strengths and assets owned by the community. The results obtained from this
counseling activity included: the farmers who participated in the counseling
were able to produce liquid organic fertilizer from agricultural waste, the
participants were able to pack it properly and were able to apply it.

Keywords: Liquid Organic Fertilizer, Empowerment of Farming Group, Grass

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INTRODUCTION
Rukti Basuki Village, Rumbia District, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung
Province has a Vision to "build Rukti Basuki Village with a Spirit of Togetherness
and Mutual Cooperation." Then the Mission to realize this Vision is "Making the
Rukti Basuki Village Community into a society that is devoted to God, making Rukti
Basuki Village a Model Village and Unity in Diversity, and making the Rukti Basuki
Village Community more secure, peaceful and peaceful. This village has a
population of 3,820 men and 3,725 women, a total of 7,545 people. Of the total
population, the majority of people depend on the agricultural sector. The economic
potential of the people of Kampung Rukti Basuki which includes agriculture,
plantations, trade and home industries is potential enough to be developed and
support the increase in the welfare of the community (ARIF, 2023).
Figure 1 Location Map of Rukti Basuki Village, Kec. Rumbia Kab. Lampung Tengah

However, the farmers in Kampung Rukti Basuki have a problem difficulties

in overcoming the level of soil fertility and eradicating weeds even though they
have used many types of Chemical Products issued from the Manufacturer. In
addition, the excessive use of chemical pesticides will cause pests and diseases to
become resistant (Tandjung, 2003). The method of the farmers in Rukti Basuki
Village is accustomed to using chemical products that are used to control parasites
and pests that have a negative impact on their plants (Suwahyono, 2013). Even
though they have used a lot of chemicals, pests and plant parasites that they plant
still experience disturbances in their growth.
From here we have a pathway that can have a good influence on the
agricultural sector of the Rukti Basuki Village community to utilize the wastes or
materials available around the agricultural land and the environment they live in
(Citizens' Settlements). Biological natural resources are a part or element of the
environment, which includes the diversity or richness of biodiversity found in an
area (Tandjung, 2003). From materials that are available in the natural
surroundings, we can also use them for things that support needs or are the best
solution in agriculture to minimize or reduce the amount of agricultural capital
that farmers must prepare (Hasriyanty et al., 2018). This step is an innovation for
farmers who initially still used old farming methods and made farmers change
their way of farming with modern and environmentally friendly techniques. From
the modern farming methods that we provide, they also provide positive values for
the health of the people who usually consume or make crops from their fields and
gardens as consumption materials that are more natural and good for the human
body.
We can also do the process of utilizing waste and materials that are
available around us by studying the process of processing these materials step by
step, so that the waste or materials that are widely available can be beneficial for
the crops of farmers (Wihardjo & Rahmayanti, 2021). From a meeting between
Ma'arif Lampung University students and the Chairperson and Members of the
Farmer Group in Kampung Rukti Basuki which aims to share insights that have

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been mastered by the Students to teach procedures or step by step in the process
of making Compost Media and Weed Killer from materials used farmers can use.

METHOD
The implementation of this community service uses the ABCD (Asset Base
Community Development) approach (Fitrianto et al., 2020). As an approach, the
ABCD method is a critical type of approach that is included in the scope of
community development based on the strengths and assets owned by the
community (Hadi & Zaini, 2021). An approach that places great emphasis on
community independence and the establishment of an order in which active
citizens become actors and determinants of development (Salahuddin, 2015). In
building assets, every learning community or organization must be able to
appreciate the assets it has. Some of the community underestimates the assets they
own (Maulana et al., 2021). To appreciate the assets owned, the community must
know the resources they have. After identifying the resources owned, the
community must consider potential assets to be involved in implementing
development so that this becomes the key to the tradition born of an asset-based
development and implementation approach (Dureau, 2013).
Several steps were taken to implement the ABCD (Asset Base Community
Development) approach to community empowerment, including: Preparing;
Discovery (Determine); Dream (future dream); Define (Mapping/Defining assets);
Design (Designing/linking and mobilizing assets/action planning); Destiny
(monitoring) (Handayani & Dewi, 2020).
The stages of the activities carried out are to empower farmer groups or the
community to be able to make organic fertilizer independently or in groups. This
service activity is carried out by visiting the location of the activity, namely the
head of the Rukti Basuki village farmer group, Rumbia District, Central Lampung
Regency. The farmer groups were invited to a resident's house, to undergo training
for 1 day. Directly delivered material about the potential of natural ingredients
that can be used as ingredients for liquid organic fertilizer and weed killer, then
followed by giving samples or demonstrations by processing the materials to be
used as liquid organic fertilizer and weed killer. After the farmers understand and
are clear, the next stage is that farmers are given the opportunity to practice it
themselves in the process of making liquid organic fertilizer and weed killer. For
further steps of community service activities can be seen in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Service Activity Steps

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RESULT AND DISCUSSION
This Farmer Group Empowerment activity was carried out at the residence
of the Chairperson of the Farmer Group named Mr. Tri Hariyadi. During the
meeting, the students of Ma'arif Lampung University aimed to provide technical
guidance to the Rukun Tani Group which had been formed in Kampung Rukti
Basuki after knowing the constraints that occurred in the economic sector, namely
in the community agricultural sector. In dealing with parasites and overcoming soil
fertility, the community is sometimes overwhelmed, because there are so many
chemical products that are used to deal with this that do not have a very effective
impact, and even have a negative impact on the health of the crops they harvest for
consumption.

Figure 3 provision of material regarding materials used to make environmentally

This training activity was held for 1 day and included delivering material
(lectures) and observing natural raw materials around us, then practicing them
directly (Wijaya & Salis, 2022). On that day assistance was given to farmers. The
material given to farmer groups includes the negative impacts of using factory-
made chemical fertilizers on the surrounding environment, the advantages of
liquid organic fertilizers and vegetable pesticides compared to factory-made
chemical fertilizers from an economic and environmental perspective, the
potential for utilizing natural materials and household waste used for
manufacturing liquid organic fertilizers and vegetable pesticides and methods of
fertilizing and spraying them.
The ingredients used in making Environmentally Friendly Organic Fertilizer
(Grass Killer) include 5 liters of water, 7 grains of yeast, 400 mg of vinegar, 1 pack
of sunlight, and 800 grams of salt. Here's how to make it, namely: Mix well until
homogeneous (mix well until frothy), spray as needed, and try not to get it on the
plants. Note: Preferably on vacant land.
The materials used in the manufacture of Compost Media require 1 Bottle of
Media (Compost), 10 kg of Animal Manure, and 10 kg of Pineapple/Starfruit waste.
The way to make it is 1 put it in a large container in drum brackets until it is
homogeneous, use a 15 liter clean tank mixed with 100 mg of media, spray it
evenly, wait 1-2 months for the compost to be ready for use. The materials used in

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the manufacture of Pest Control and Fruit Stimulation, namely Prepare healthy
grass, then knead it until it is homogeneous with a size of 40 ml versus 15 liters of
water per tank. Spray into the air (on the leaves) like dew water.
The farmers were given knowledge and skills on how to make Eco-Friendly
organic fertilizers (Grass Killers), Compost Media, Pest Control and Fruit
Stimulants. Participants were also given knowledge about how to apply it to vacant
land. This homogeneity is very important for vacant land, so this organic
(environmentally friendly) fertilizer is very good for use on vacant land that will be
used for planting. The trick is to spray it on the plants with a dose of 1 liter of
fertilizer plus 15 liters of water, done once on empty land.
Homogeneous elements are very important for vacant land for the process
of planting plants, so organic (environmentally friendly) fertilizers are very well
applied when planting plants on vacant land (Santi et al., 2018). The way to apply it
is by spraying on vacant land once spraying on vacant land, with a dose of 15 liters
of organic (environmentally friendly) fertilizer. To apply the Compost Media, it can
be sprayed once on bare land that is attacked by pests and diseases. The trick is to
spray it on the plantation area with a dose of 1 liter of compost media, add 15 liters
of water and wait for 1-2 months for the compost to be ready to use.

Figure 4 Demonstration of Organic Fertilizer Making (Environmentally Friendly)

After being given knowledge and skills in making organic (environmentally

friendly) fertilizers, demonstrations and practices were carried out. As for some
documentation of service activities can be seen in Figure 4.

DISCUSSION
The empowerment of farmer groups in the production of organic fertilizers
and pesticides made from animal stomach waste and grass in Rukti Basuki Village
consists of two stages, namely providing strengthening of knowledge about
organic fertilizers and providing training in the manufacture of organic fertilizers
and pesticides. Because with an understanding of good organic fertilizer raw

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materials can make it easier for farmers to practice the manufacture of organic
fertilizers and pesticides. Then in the evaluation of this activity a question and
answer session was given to the farmer group. Among the questions raised
included how much salt is used when making liquid organic fertilizer, how long
does it take for the liquid organic fertilizer that is made to be applied to plants and
what is the dosage.
This training activity is said to be effective or successful if at least 80% of
the training participants are willing to practice making organic (environmentally
friendly) fertilizer and applying it on their own land. Based on the questions raised
by the trainees, they intend to make their own organic (environmentally friendly)
fertilizer. Because the ingredients and manufacturing are quite easy, the farmer
groups are very enthusiastic and happy with being given materials and practices in
making environmentally friendly organic fertilizers. From this activity a product
was produced in the form of organic (environmentally friendly) fertilizer (Compost
Media) and Pest Management and Fruit Stimulant which were made by the
participants in groups during the training. Based on this, this training activity has
been effective and successful in efforts to empower farmers to be more
independent in providing organic fertilizer (environmentally friendly), Compost
Media and Pest Management and Fruit Stimulant.
Then the impact of this training on farmer groups in Rukti Basuki Village is
that farmer groups can make organic fertilizers and pesticides made from waste
animal stomach organs and from grass plants. Then the waste that is usually
thrown away or not utilized and has a negative impact on the environment and
grass that is considered useless now the waste and grass can be used and managed
by farmers to be used as organic fertilizer and pesticides. It is hoped that with new
knowledge about the management of waste from animal stomach organs and from
grass plants to organic fertilizers and pesticides, farmers will be able to make good
quality organic fertilizers and pesticides independently.

CONCLUSION
Community service activities are carried out by providing training to
farmer groups in Rukti Basuki Rumbia Village about making organic fertilizers
with raw materials in the form of natural ingredients and also common household
waste. The results of the implementation of activities show visible success with
the active participation of the participants and the community is also interested
in continuing the organic fertilizer production process.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The researchers thank to (LP3M) Universitas Ma’arif Lampung. This work
was also supported by Lembaga Publikasi, Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat
(LP3M) Universitas Ma’arif Lampung. The authors also expressehis deepest
gratitude to Group 1 KKS for instance, Adi Yuswanto, Aliya Nabila Sari, Chusnul
Hidayah, Deska Khoirunnisa, Erik Saparudin, Gufron Arif Maulana, Hidayat,
Kholifah Lailia, Kunto Suratno, Muhammad Sholeh , Nanda Mulyani, Rahmat
Suryadi, Restu Malik Alyudin, Sandi Kusuma, Sutaryo, Wahyu Setiawan.

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